Can poker be fun if you never win? (1 Viewer)

[Chicken Rob]

Sorry Mark, just saw this thread. I think a couple things: playing one game (hold 'em) with the same people can get boring after awhile, especially if there are some in the crowd who mildly annoy you (or worse). That can fester. So you try to do different things to be creative and alleviate your boredom, and it backfires. Honestly if its all about winning, I know when you're on top of your game you're a winning player. Just go back to the standard nitty ABC poker and stop bluffing so much (or trying to draw out on people) and you should be golden. Whether or ont that's fun is another story, but at least you'll be winning. HOWEVER, if you want to have fun:

Host a microstakes mix game. .05/.10 mixed game with a $25 max buy-in. Invite only people you like. Dealer's choice: Drawmaha, BigO8, SOHE, etc. are all viable options. It will be a lot more fun, and not as detrimental to your bankroll if you lose. Plus you'll get experience playing those games for the meatups.

We have a local weekly game like this. It is a blast.

 

[MikesDad]

Sorry Mark, just saw this thread. I think a couple things: playing one game (hold 'em) with the same people can get boring after awhile, especially if there are some in the crowd who mildly annoy you (or worse). That can fester. So you try to do different things to be creative and alleviate your boredom, and it backfires. Honestly if its all about winning, I know when you're on top of your game you're a winning player. Just go back to the standard nitty ABC poker and stop bluffing so much (or trying to draw out on people) and you should be golden. Whether or ont that's fun is another story, but at least you'll be winning. HOWEVER, if you want to have fun:

Host a microstakes mix game. .05/.10 mixed game with a $25 max buy-in. Invite only people you like. Dealer's choice: Drawmaha, BigO8, SOHE, etc. are all viable options. It will be a lot more fun, and not as detrimental to your bankroll if you lose. Plus you'll get experience playing those games for the meatups.

We can do this.... use the Oak Tree set... $5 = 0.05, etc

 

[MrBo]

Precisely the reason I included nickels in my custom set, and I'd be happy to host if we can round up the usual suspects who don't annoy you (I'll just wait outside).

I will even LAG it up in the circus games to the best of my abilities for your entertainment.

 

[CpBerg]

Yeah, I guess so.
But you have to be the special kind of a person... Interested in psychology or smth like that.
And I'm not definetely that kind of a person ))

 

[Quicksilver-75]

Short answer. No. And yes.

No. Never at the casino.

Yes. In my own games because there is more of a social aspect that in some cases makes losing fun.

"Winning isn't everything but losing sucks."

 

[krafticus]

So, my kids are keeping us busy these days, and I have been playing less. When I get out to play now, it is much more enjoyable now. I’ve won some, lost some... but it’s ok.

 

[k9dr]

So, my kids are keeping us busy these days, and I have been playing less. When I get out to play now, it is much more enjoyable now. I’ve won some, lost some... but it’s ok.

Not to mention binking a tournament and winning a cool trophy (y) :thumbsup:

 

[Mojo1312]

Can carpentry be fun if you always miss the nail head?

 

[Poker Zombie]

Poker is fun.

I was unaware that you could also win.

 

[detroitdad]

I wouldn't have fun doing anything if I lost all the time.

 

[Poker Zombie]

I wouldn't have fun doing anything if I lost all the time.

Try sex.

You frequently find yourself on top, but by the time you're done you've spent everything.

It's still always fun.

If it's a pain in the ass, you're doing it wrong

 

[EventHorizonVII]

I agree about the company being a large factor. If you aren't enjoying the people you are playing with the kids you're not going to focus on the hand. That turns in to missed opportunities and when you lose it just feeds in to that circle.

We usually play with some ambient music via a turntable and just enjoy it. No fights and no seriousness unless the pots big. It's money and matters but if you're just in the dumps take a break and find some other hobbies to help decompress.

 

[Ronoh]

Can carpentry be fun if you always miss the nail head?

Just keep trying... you'll hit it eventually.

 

[Chicken Rob]

 

[justsomedude]

I'm on a similar run, Mark, and have been losing a bunch lately. That said, I'm still having a blast.

Playing with guys like @nitzilla, @Kyle, @pokerplayingpisces, @One Eyed Dollar, @kenny, @Chbyfngr, @ruskba, etc... make it easy to have a good time while taking on losses. (y) :thumbsup:

 

[Mogobu]

Lotsa losing sessions in a row? Sucks, but can still be fun with good people if it's still a good ride. I'm often way ahead at some point before ending up behind.

But never winning a hand? That would suck the life out of me.